Charlotte Hornets

A wildly entertaining game ends in a Mavericks defeat.

Dallas Mavericks (19-29, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (29-17, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas faces the Houston Rockets after Cooper Flagg scored 49 points in the Mavericks' 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Rockets are 5-5 against division opponents. Houston is 11-3 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 14.4 turnovers per game. The Mavericks are 3-6 against Southwest Division opponent...

Flagg's 49 points are the most ever by a teenager in the NBA, but his former Duke roommate got the win.

Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Cooper Flagg will return to the lineup on Thursday night when they take on the Charlotte Hornets.

Every so often, the NBA accidentally stumbles into a moment that feels bigger than the standings. The Hornets visiting the Mavericks on a random Thursday night was supposed to be just another game. Instead, it turned into the first chapter of what might become a long running rivalry between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, former […] The post Hornets’ win over Mavs featured very best of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel appeared first on Hoops Wire .

NBA'de dün gece oynana karşılaşmada Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets'i konuk etti. The post Mavericks’in Çaylağı Cooper Flagg NBA Tarihine Geçti: 49 Sayı! appeared first on Eurohoops .

Despite making NBA history with a sensational 49-point performance, Cooper Flagg's night was ruined by a loss to the Hornets.

The Mavericks rookie keeps looking more and more special, but it was the Hornets who took the win.

The old adage in league circles states that teams take after the identity of their best player. While it’s arguable as to who the Charlotte Hornets’ best player is at present, there is no doubting the influence LaMelo Ball holds over the rest of the roster. Ball plays with so much joy and he’s almost […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball joins historic Luka Doncic club amid Mavericks game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg continues to prove why he’s destined for greatness in the NBA. Against the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night, the former Duke Blue Devils star managed to make history in just three quarters, as he relentlessly tormented the defense of the visiting team at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. “Cooper Flagg […] The post Maverick star Cooper Flagg’s career night makes new NBA rookie history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cooper Flagg went off Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, breaking some NBA records with his scoring.

Two teams going opposite directions in the standings

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg woke up the crowd at American Airlines Center on Thursday amid their lackluster start against the Charlotte Hornets. The Mavericks found themselves down by double digits early on after the Hornets, who are on a four-game winning streak, outscored them in the first quarter, 33-20. In the second frame, Flagg […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg claims Hornets’ Moussa Diabate as latest poster victim appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks will retire franchise legend Mark Aguirre’s jersey. Before the game against the Charlotte Hornets, Aguirre spoke to reporters and was unsurprisingly asked about Cooper Flagg. Flagg was the Mavs’ first No. 1 overall pick since Aguirre in 1981, so he understands what Flagg is going through as a rookie. Aguirre […] The post Cooper Flagg receives impactful advice from Mavericks legend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Brandon Miller is on the injury report alongside Grant Williams and Mason Plumlee, the last two being out with injuries. Miller is dealing with a left ankle impingement, while Williams manages his right knee and Plumlee recovers from right groin surgery. Here’s everything we know […] The post Is Brandon Miller playing tonight? Hornets vs. Mavericks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Williams (ankle) is available to play Thursday versus the Hornets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to have most of their rotation available Thursday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets, with veteran guard Klay Thompson listed as probable and rookie standout Cooper Flagg set to play. Dallas (19–28) enters the matchup looking to snap a two-game losing streak against a Charlotte team (20–28) riding a […] The post Is Klay Thompson playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Hornets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks will have rookie forward Cooper Flagg back in the lineup Thursday night as they prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets, ending his one-game absence due to left ankle injury management. Dallas (19–28) hosts Charlotte (20–28) at 8:30 p.m. ET while looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Hornets enter the matchup […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg set to play vs. Hornets after missing Timberwolves game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Marshall will be rested Thursday against the Hornets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Dallas gets dropped straight into the deep end after the weather-forced pause, hosting Charlotte on a night where both teams are on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Hornets arrive with a lot of January buzz and a shiny offensive profile, while the Mavericks quietly sit in a familiar role: short home dog, still […]